Cisco Network Engineer Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Cisco Network Engineer:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, networking administration, information technology, or a similar field.
  • CCIE or CCE certification.
  • Experience as a network engineer.
  • Detailed knowledge of Cisco networking systems.
  • Ability to identify, deploy, and manage complex networking systems.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with end-user training.
  • Experience with storage engineering, wide-area networking, and network virtualization.
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Cisco Network Engineer skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Cisco Network Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.